Syllabi

Scholarship on religion and international affairs continues to expand, and many universities are offering courses discussing religion’s role in politics. The Center for Global Education offers a selection of syllabi from universities in the U.S. and abroad.

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESEARCH AND THE FUTURE OF ASIAN STUDIES: A MODEL SYLLABUS

A companion resource to the summer 2013 issue of The Review of Faith & International Affairs, this model syllabus by Stephen Bailey, Jiexia Zhai Autry, and Dennis R. Hoover is organized to guide a study of religious freedom in East and Southeast Asia by looking at various points of comparison between national experiences in the region. The outline as a whole can be used as the basis of a freestanding course, while the separate modules may be integrated as needed into other related classes.

A companion resource to the tenth anniversary issue of The Review of Faith & International Affairs, this model syllabus by Chris Seiple and Dennis R. Hoover is designed to help meet the need among international affairs leaders for a broader and deeper understanding of the interrelationship of faith and freedom, including practical implications for governmental and nongovernmental actors. The outline as a whole can be used as the basis of a freestanding course, while the separate modules may be integrated as needed into other related classes.

Classical Origins and Contemporary Contestations of Shari’a: A Model Syllabus

The Islamic resurgence in recent years has given rise to calls for the state to apply a uniform and codified version of shari‘a, or "Islamic law" on all Muslim citizens. This syllabus aims to address questions about the place of the shari‘a in modern politics, and its implications for citizenship, religious tolerance, and the modern profession of Islam. The outline can be used as the basis of a freestanding course, while the separate modules may be integrated as needed into other related classes.

This syllabus outlines the philosophical, religious, and political underpinnings of international religious freedom, surveys the constituent components of its application in the contemporary world, and explores strategies to advance it in diverse settings. The outline can be used as the basis of a freestanding course, while the separate modules may be integrated as needed into other related classes.